What Is Typically Seen in Pulmonary Function Testing in Clients

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is typically seen in pulmonary function testing in clients with neurological disease?

• A)Decreased flow rates
• B)Increased flow rates
• C)Increased functional residual capacity (FRC)
• D)Decreased forced vital capacity

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Definitions:

Molecule

Union of two or more atoms of the same element; also, the smallest part of a compound that retains the properties of the compound.

Neuromuscular Junction

Region where an axon bulb approaches a muscle fiber; contains a presynaptic membrane, a synaptic cleft, and a postsynaptic membrane.

Synapse

Junction between neurons consisting of the presynaptic (axon) membrane, the synaptic cleft, and the postsynaptic (usually dendrite) membrane.

Antagonistic Muscle

Pairs of muscles that work against each other to move body parts, such as the biceps and triceps for arm movement.